Port Orange Real Estate First Half Market Update 2015

There’s good news in Port Orange as the first-half statistics for Port Orange real estate sales show great signs of continued improvement. Port Orange continues to be one of the most desirable cities to raise a family in Central Florida and the real estate market is responding to this increased demand. In fact, the number of both condo and single-family homes sold through the first six months of 2015 has risen, in addition to a 12% increase in average sale price across Port Orange. From January to June of last year there were 499 residential sales compared to the 589 already posted in 2015. Over this same period the average sale price of Port Orange properties rose from $183,225 to $204,932.

While the increases indicate a growing demand for Port Orange homes, there are also other statistics that point to both stability within the market and even increased competition. After the housing bubble burst several years ago, the national real estate market became stagnant, with many homes being foreclosed on and less conventional loans being awarded on current for-sale listings. Over this period there were many great opportunities for home buyers paying with cash to secure solid sale prices on these distressed properties. Now as the market continues to improve, especially in Port Orange where there is a wide selection of desirable family homes, we have seen a drastic increase in conventional loan sales. While the number of cash sales from last year to this year remained about the same, the count on conventional loan sales increased 26% from 166 to 210 over the same period. In essence, the increased number of sales this year is nearly equal to, and has a positive correlation with, the rising number of home loans being secured by buyers. So while some sales figures in the past appeared greater because of cash-buyer sales, this trend toward loan purchases points to a more stable future for local real estate values.

Also, Port Orange properties are selling quickly this year as the average days on market for single-family homes decreasing by nearly half from last year to now. The dramatic decline for average days on market, coupled with the increased sales volume, suggests that quality Port Orange homes are in high demand and there is a growing competition which may continue to drive prices higher.

We are optimistic and excited about the sales statistics seen across the Port Orange real estate market already this year and predict an even stronger second half. If you are considering buying or selling a Port Orange home, contact us for sound real estate advice predicated on superior local and industry knowledge. Call Kevin Kling at (386) 527-8577 for real estate results in Port Orange!